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VT426
All Weather Digital Camera
User's Manual
© 2009-2013 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved.
Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.

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  • Page 1 VT426 All Weather Digital Camera User’s Manual © 2009-2013 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved. Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..........................3 Getting to Know Your Camera ....................3 What’s Included ........................4 Parts of the Camera ....................... 5 Initial Camera Setup ......................6 Installing the Batteries ..........................7 Installing the Micro SD Memory Card......................7 Powering On .............................
  • Page 3 Photo Playback Mode ......................26 Viewing Photos on Your Camera......................26 Thumbnail View ............................27 Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons ..................28 Photo Playback Mode LCD Icon Status Description ................29 Photo Playback Mode Menus ......................... 30 Video Capture Mode ......................34 Taking a Video ............................

  • Page 4: Introduction

     This camera is a Plug and Play device. You can download the pictures and videos captured by your camera without the software by directly accessing the camera’s memory card from your computer. It is recommended however that you install Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager Software to enjoy the full Vivitar Experience™.

  • Page 5: What's Included

    What’s Included 1. Digital Camera 2. USB cable 3. Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager Software Installation CD 4. Wrist Strap NOTE: Micro SD Memory Card and batteries not included.

  • Page 6: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera 1. Shutter / OK Button 10. Down / Zoom Out Button 2. Power Button 11. Left / Flash Button 3. Wrist Strap Connector 12. Right / Playback Button 4. Flash 13. MODE Button 5. Lens 14. MENU / Delete Button 6.

  • Page 7: Initial Camera Setup

    Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card Micro SD Memory Card (up to 32GB) Insert 2 x AAA (1.5V) batteries. needed for normal use. Alkaline batteries recommended (not SD Memory Card not included. included). Turning On the Camera Using the Camera...

  • Page 8: Installing The Batteries

    INSTALLING THE BATTERIES Use 2x AAA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. (Batteries not included.) Open the battery/memory card compartment door. Insert the batteries properly into your digital camera, according to the polarity shown inside the battery compartment. Securely close the battery/memory card compartment door. NOTE: ...

  • Page 9: Powering On

    Insert the Micro SD Card into the slot in the direction shown on the camera (see SD icon by the Micro SD card slot). Push the Micro SD Card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the memory card has been inserted correctly. NOTE: ...

  • Page 10: Main Camera Modes

    Main Camera Modes Your camera has different modes for the various camera functions. PHOTO CAPTURE MODE Use this mode to capture pictures with your camera. This is the default mode when the camera is powered ON. To take a picture, aim your camera as desired and press the Shutter button. The picture is automatically saved to your camera’s memory card.

  • Page 11: Camera Technical Specifications

    Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor 12M = 4032x3024; 8M = 3264X2448; Image Resolution 5M = 2560x1920; 3M = 2048x1536; 1.3M = 1280x960; VGA = 640x480 Video Resolution 720P; VGA 640 x 480; QVGA 320 x 240 File Format JPEG (Photo);...

  • Page 12: Computer System Requirements

    Computer System Requirements To be able to download photos and videos to your computer using the Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager Software, you will need the following minimum configuration: WINDOWS OS  MICROSOFT® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1, Windows 7 or higher ...

  • Page 13: Powering The Camera On/Off

    Powering the Camera On/Off  Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera.  Make sure the Micro SD card has been inserted properly into your digital camera. (Micro SD card up to 32GB - not included) Please see Initial Camera Setup for more information.

  • Page 14: Changing Camera Mode

    Changing Camera Mode Your camera has three main modes: Photo Capture Mode: Use this mode to capture photos with your camera. Video Capture Mode: Use this mode to capture videos with your camera. Playback Mode (for photos and videos): Use this mode to view the photos and videos you have already taken with your camera.

  • Page 15: Navigating The Menus

    Navigating the Menus Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode as well as menus for the general Camera Setup Settings. NAVIGATING THE MENUS FOR PHOTO, VIDEO AND PLAYBACK MODES To access the Main Menu for each Mode: Press the MENU button to open the Main Menus for the current mode.

  • Page 16: Camera Features: Flash, Macro Mode, Display

    Camera Features: Flash, Macro Mode, Display FLASH OPTIONS There are several Flash options available on your camera in Photo Capture Mode. The following options appear on the Photo Capture Mode LCD screen in sequence: No Flash, Forced Flash, Auto Flash To change the Flash mode, press the LEFT/ Flash Quick Function button to toggle between the options until you arrive at your desired setting.

  • Page 17: Macro Mode

    MACRO MODE Your camera has a Macro Switch that allows you to manually enable or disable the Macro mode on your camera. MACRO ON: CLOSE-UP PHOTOGRAPHS While using the Macro mode, you can capture images at close range (11cm ~ 18 cm). To turn the Macro mode ON: ...

  • Page 18: Photo Capture Mode

    Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera. When the camera is first powered on, the camera will be in Photo Capture Mode. TAKING A PICTURE Power on your camera. Photo Capture Mode is the default mode that appears upon powering on your camera. Select the Scene with the LCD Display: Use the LCD display on the back of the camera to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 19 Set the camera in the direction you would like to capture. Press the SHUTTER/OK button to take the photograph. The photo will be taken after a delay of 10 seconds. The camera will beep during the countdown. NOTE:  After you have captured your image using the Self-Timer, the camera returns to normal Single capture mode.

  • Page 20: Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons

    PHOTO CAPTURE MODE QUICK FUNCTION BUTTONS Quick Function Description Button  FLASH: Toggles the following Flash options appearing on the LCD:  LEFT No Flash, Forced Flash, Auto Flash  NAVIGATES MENU: Navigates within the Menus.  PLAYBACK: Opens the Playback Mode. ...

  • Page 21: Photo Capture Mode Lcd Icon Status Description

    PHOTO CAPTURE MODE LCD ICON STATUS DESCRIPTION The following icons appear on the LCD screen and indicate the selected menu options and camera status. Item Function Description Photo Capture Mode Mode Selection Video Capture Mode No flash: The flash is turned off. Force flash: The flash is on in any environment.
  • Page 22 taken (as per resolution and memory card size) 12M = 4032x3024; 8M = 3264X2448; Resolution Selection 5M = 2560x1920; 3M = 2048x1536; 1.3M = 1280x960; VGA = 640x480 Displays the selected Quality setting: Picture Quality Super Fine , Fine, Normal Micro SD Memory Card The micro SD card is inserted and will be used as Indication...

  • Page 23: Photo Capture Mode Menus

    PHOTO CAPTURE MODE MENUS ACCESSING THE PHOTO CAPTURE MODE MENUS To access and use the Photo Capture Mode menu: While in Photo Capture Mode, press the MENU button to open the Main Menus for the Photo Capture Mode. Press the  DOWN or  UP button to select a specific menu. The selected option appears highlighted.
  • Page 24 PHOTO CAPTURE MODE MAIN MENU OPTIONS The following options appear in the Photo Capture Mode Main Menu: Main Menu Menu Options Menu Description Name Single or 10s timer selection.  Single The Capture Mode Menu allows you to choose Capture Mode ...
  • Page 25  Auto The White Balance feature allows your camera Automatic white balance to adjust the coloring of the captured images  Daylight depending on the type of light source in the current environment. White balance selected for Properly adjusting the White Balance setting to daylight surrounding ...
  • Page 26 Smile detection setting. The Smile Detection feature when set to ‘On’ allows the camera to automatically take a picture when it detects that a subject in the picture is smiling. Note: To properly use the Smile Capture feature please ensure the following: ...

  • Page 27: Photo Playback Mode

    Photo Playback Mode The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos that you’ve already taken with you camera.  When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Photo Capture mode by default. ...

  • Page 28: Thumbnail View

    THUMBNAIL VIEW Easily navigate and select the image you wish to view by using the Thumbnail View. The images on your camera will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can use the direction buttons to scroll and select images from the thumbnails. To access the Thumbnail View: Press the PLAYBACK button to open the Playback Mode.

  • Page 29: Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons

    PHOTO PLAYBACK MODE QUICK FUNCTION BUTTONS Quick Function Description Button  PREVIOUS IMAGE: Displays the previous image.  LEFT  NAVIGATES MENU: Navigates within the Menus.  PLAYBACK: Opens the Playback Mode.  RIGHT  NEXT IMAGE: Displays the next image. ...

  • Page 30: Photo Playback Mode Lcd Icon Status Description

    PHOTO PLAYBACK MODE LCD ICON STATUS DESCRIPTION The following icons appear on the LCD screen and indicate the selected menu options and camera status. Item Function Description Photo File File Type Indicator Video File Protect/Lock The key symbol indicates the image is locked. Photo Counter No.

  • Page 31: Photo Playback Mode Menus

    PHOTO PLAYBACK MODE MENUS ACCESS THE MENUS To access the Photo Playback menus: Press the MENU/ DELETE button in Playback Mode. NOTE: This is the Quick Function button to easily access and open the ‘Delete’ menu. Then press the MENU button again and hold until the following menu options display: Delete, Protect, Slide Show NOTE: The ‘Delete’...
  • Page 32 TO DELETE ALL YOUR CAPTURED PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: - Press the  DOWN or  UP button to select: ‘All’ - A window appears requesting your confirmation to ‘Erase All Images?’ Press the  DOWN or  UP button to select ‘OK’ to automatically erase all images or ‘Cancel’...
  • Page 33 TO UNLOCK THE SELECTED IMAGE: To unlock the selected locked image use the  DOWN or  UP button to highlight ‘Unlock’ and then press the SHUTTER/OK button to save and confirm your selection. The image now appears in Playback Mode without the lock icon. TO LOCK ALL IMAGES: To lock all captured videos and photos use the ...
  • Page 34 Press the SHUTTER/OK button to confirm your selection and open the Slide Show submenu options: 2 Seconds, 5 Seconds, 8 Seconds (time between displaying each photo) Press the  DOWN or  UP button to select an option. Press the SHUTTER/OK button to confirm your selection and automatically begin playing the Side Show.

  • Page 35: Video Capture Mode

    Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camera. When the camera is first powered ON, the camera will be in Photo Capture Mode. Press the MODE (M) button once to access the Video Capture Mode. TAKING A VIDEO Power on your camera.

  • Page 36: Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons

    VIDEO CAPTURE MODE QUICK FUNCTION BUTTONS Quick Function Description Button  LIGHT EXPOSURE: Displays the Light Exposure options:  LEFT ±2.0, ±5/3, ±4/3, ±1.0, ±2/3, ±1/3, 0 Use the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll and select and then press the LEFT button again to exit.

  • Page 37: Video Capture Mode Lcd Icon Status Description

    VIDEO CAPTURE MODE LCD ICON STATUS DESCRIPTION The following icons appear on the LCD screen and indicate the selected menu options and camera status. Item Function Description Photo Capture Mode Mode Selection Video Capture Mode  Standby Mode: No icon appears ...

  • Page 38: Video Capture Mode Menu

    Macro Mode OFF/Normal: 0.5m – infinity. Macro Mode Indicator Macro Mode ON: 11cm – 18cm. The batteries are full. Battery Indicator The batteries are empty (icon turns red). Indication to replace batteries. Shows the zoom magnification amount as you press Zoom Indicator Zoom In and Zoom Out.

  • Page 39: Video Playback Mode

    VIDEO CAPTURE MODE MAIN MENU OPTION The following option appears in the Photo Capture Mode Main Menu: Main Menu Menu Options Menu Description Name Resolution size setting. The Resolution Size menu allows you to choose  720P the desired size of the images taken by your ...

  • Page 40: Thumbnail View

    Playing Your Selected Video:  START: Press the SHUTTER/OK button to start playing your video.  PAUSE: Press the SHUTTER/OK button to pause and then press again to continue playing the video.  FAST FORWARD: Press the  RIGHT button to fast forward while playing your video. ...

  • Page 41: Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons

    VIDEO PLAYBACK MODE QUICK FUNCTION BUTTONS Quick Function Description Button  PREVIOUS IMAGE: Displays the previous image.  LEFT  REWIND: During Video Playback, rewinds the playing video.  NAVIGATES MENU: Navigates within the Menus.  PLAYBACK: Opens the Playback Mode. ...

  • Page 42: Video Playback Mode Lcd Icon Status Description

    VIDEO PLAYBACK MODE LCD ICON STATUS DESCRIPTION The following icons appear on the LCD screen and indicate the selected menu options and camera status. Item Function Description Photo File File Type Indicator Video File Protect/Lock The key symbol indicates the image is locked. Video Counter No.

  • Page 43: Video Playback Mode Menus

    The batteries are full. Battery Indicator The batteries are empty (icon turns red). Indication to replace batteries. Displays the video control options during video playback: SHUTTER/OK: Play and Pause Video Controls LEFT: Rewind RIGHT: Fast Forward DOWN: Stop/Exit VIDEO PLAYBACK MODE MENUS ACCESS THE MENUS To access the Video Playback menus: Press the MENU/...
  • Page 44 The following options appear for the selected Photo: ‘This Image’ or ‘All’. The following options appear for the selected Video: ‘This Video’ or ‘All’. TO DELETE A SINGLE PHOTO OR VIDEO: - Press the  DOWN or  UP button to select: ‘This Image’...
  • Page 45 PROTECT MENU Pictures and videos taken with your camera can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion or alteration being made to the files. Press the PLAYBACK button to enter the Playback Mode. Press the  LEFT or  RIGHT button to select a photograph or video you would like to protect/lock.
  • Page 46 NOTE:  Locked images appear with a key symbol while viewing the image in Playback Mode. Images that are not locked do not display the lock symbol.  Locked images cannot be deleted. You must first unlock the image(s) and then select the ‘Delete’...

  • Page 47: Setup Menu Options

    Setup Menu Options ACCESS THE MENU To access the Camera Setup Menu: Press the MENU button while in the Photo Capture Mode or Video Capture Mode. Press the  LEFT or  RIGHT button to select the Camera Setup. Press the  DOWN or  UP button to select a specific menu. Press the Shutter button to confirm and save your selection and open the options for the menu you have selected.
  • Page 48 You can use the Auto Power Off feature in order to conserve you camera’s battery life. The designated time represents when your  Off camera will automatically power off.  1 Minute When the camera sits idle for the Auto Power Off ...

  • Page 49: Installing The Software

    Installing the Software You must be connected to the Internet to install and run the Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager software. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The installation screen should automatically open. WINDOWS: The Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager Installer window appears. If the window does not appear, open the application’s CD/DVD drive and click on “Setup.exe”...

  • Page 50: Connecting The Camera To The Computer

    12) MACINTOSH: Click the “Quit” button when the installation is complete. Click the “Launch Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager” to open the application. 13) If you close the application you can run the Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager from the Programs (WINDOWS) or Applications (MACINTOSH) menu on your computer.

  • Page 51: Getting Photos And Videos From Your Camera To Your Computer

    Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer An SD card needs to be inserted. Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer. Select the “Get Images” button from the Main menu. The “Get media from device”...

  • Page 52: Getting Started

     Use automatic “Geotagging” with built in Google Maps For more details on how to use the Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager open the “Help” from the menu option or click the “Take a Tour” button on the application’s Home screen.

  • Page 53: Transferring Photos And Videos: Macintosh

    TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: MACINTOSH Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. MSDC appears on the LCD. The camera’s device icon appears on the desktop. Click on the device icon and open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files.

  • Page 54: Camera Maintenance

    Camera Maintenance The digital camera is a delicate device. Please handle your camera with care to avoid damaging it. Do not expose your camera to heat sources. Warranty Card This warranty covers for the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable. Products that fail to function properly UNDER NORMAL USAGE, due to defects in material or workmanship will be repaired at no charge for parts or labor for a period of one year from the time of purchase.

  • Page 55: Technical Support

    Technical Support For technical support issues please visit our website at www.vivitar.com. You can find manuals, software and FAQ’s at the website. Can’t find what you are looking for? E-mail us at support@vivitar.com and one of our technical support team members will answer your questions.

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